Picnic & Vigil Mass for Families

Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Gillis Centre | Edinburgh

Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
Publisher/HostArchdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
Picnic & Vigil Mass for Families
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Picnic, catechesis, fun, rosary procession and a Sunday Vigil Mass at the Gillis Centre, Edinburgh!
About this Event

Join us for a fun and faith-filled Saturday for families, 1:00pm-5:00pm, culminating in Holy Mass. We pray to see parents & grandparents, babies, toddlers, and teens!

Bring your own lunches (you all know best). We will provide tea/coffee, dessert, and water!

The days is led by Fr Benedict Iwatt, who leads our Marriage & Family Commission, and Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan, RSM, who is director of Catechetics.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM on 0131 623 890


Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Family Picnic

Info: In the Gillis Centre garden. If weather is poor we will picnic in Islay Hall. Please bring your own picnic and a blanket. We'll provide tea/coffee, dessert, and water.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Catechesis for Children, faith talk for adults
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Games followed by Rosary Procession
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Vigil Mass

Info: Vigil Mass in St Margaret's Chapel.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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